Today: 3 May 2026

PBF Energy stock set for volatility after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro captured

PBF Energy stock set for volatility after U.S. strikes Venezuela, Maduro captured

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Trump said. PBF Energy shares closed up 5.2% at $28.53 on Friday after a Martinez refinery update and 2026 throughput outlook. Investors are watching for oil-market reaction and possible changes to Venezuelan crude flows as an embargo remains in effect. Venezuelan oil production and refining reportedly continued without damage.
4 January 2026
Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela and Maduro’s capture raises oil-supply questions

Phillips 66 stock in focus after U.S. strikes Venezuela and Maduro’s capture raises oil-supply questions

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, paralyzing Venezuela’s oil exports as loaded ships were not cleared to depart, Reuters reported. Phillips 66 shares closed at $130.57 Friday, up 1.19%, with traders set to react to the news when markets reopen Monday. Maduro is expected in Manhattan federal court and the U.N. Security Council will meet over the U.S. action.
4 January 2026
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Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strike captures Venezuela’s Maduro, putting CVX’s Venezuela oil flows under a microscope

Chevron stock in focus after U.S. strike captures Venezuela’s Maduro, putting CVX’s Venezuela oil flows under a microscope

Chevron shares closed up 2.3% at $155.90 on Friday, ahead of a U.S. military strike in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro. Chevron, the only U.S. oil major still operating in the country, faces halted crude exports as loaded tankers remain stuck in port. U.S. crude settled at $57.32 a barrel. Investors await Monday’s open for the first full market reaction.
4 January 2026
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ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

ExxonMobil stock in focus after U.S. strike on Venezuela as Trump flags “billions” oil rebuild

Exxon Mobil will be in focus when U.S. markets reopen after President Trump said Exxon and other oil majors would spend billions to rebuild Venezuela’s oil sector following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Trump confirmed the U.S. oil embargo remains and that American troops will stay until demands are met. Exxon shares closed up 1.9% at $122.65 on Friday. Venezuelan oil shipments have halved since December due to U.S. actions.
4 January 2026
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Valero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargoValeroValero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargo

Valero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargoValeroValero stock set for Venezuela test as U.S. attack triggers oil embargo

U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Trump said. Venezuela’s oil exports have halted, with loaded tankers unable to depart, according to sources. Valero shares closed up 1.5% Friday; traders will watch for fallout when markets reopen Monday. PDVSA oil production and refining remain unaffected, but exports are sharply down due to a U.S. embargo and tanker blockade.
4 January 2026
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Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 14% after Phoenix uranium project construction-ready update

Denison Mines stock jumps nearly 14% after Phoenix uranium project construction-ready update

Denison Mines shares jumped 13.9% to $3.03 Friday after the company said it is ready to begin construction at its Phoenix ISR uranium project, pending final approvals. The company updated initial capital costs to about $600 million and reaffirmed a mid-2028 production target if permits arrive in early 2026. Trading volume reached 68.3 million shares. Investors are watching for Canadian federal permitting and a final investment decision.
4 January 2026
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Ford stock today: Ford Motor (F) rebounds as rate outlook and February earnings take center stage

Ford stock today: Ford Motor (F) rebounds as rate outlook and February earnings take center stage

Ford shares rose 1.7% to $13.34 Friday, breaking a four-day slide and outperforming General Motors. Trading volume was about 46 million shares, below the 50-day average. The move came as investors watched rate expectations and awaited U.S. labor data and Fed commentary next week. Ford-specific news was limited, with the stock tracking broader market and sector trends.
4 January 2026
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MARA stock jumps 10% as bitcoin miners rebound — what traders watch before Monday

MARA stock jumps 10% as bitcoin miners rebound — what traders watch before Monday

MARA Holdings jumped 10.2% to $9.91 Friday, leading gains among U.S.-listed bitcoin miners as bitcoin hovered near $90,000. Riot Platforms rose 12%, CleanSpark 14%, and Core Scientific nearly 10%. About 45.4 million MARA shares traded. U.S. markets are closed for the weekend, leaving miners exposed to any bitcoin price swings before Monday’s open.
4 January 2026
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RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week

RTX stock jumps 2% as Iran headlines lift defense contractors — what to watch next week

RTX Corp shares rose 2.1% to $187.25 on Friday, trading between $182.20 and $187.68 with about 3.3 million shares exchanged. The stock moved alongside gains in Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman as geopolitical tensions involving Iran and U.S. statements kept defense names in focus. Investors await RTX’s next earnings report, expected Jan. 27, for updates on cash flow and engine repairs.
4 January 2026
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Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

Chip stocks brace for Monday after U.S. strikes Venezuela — three scenarios to watch

U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces struck Venezuela overnight and captured President Nicolas Maduro. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index rose 4% Friday, but investors are watching oil and bond markets for fallout. Venezuela’s PDVSA oil operations reported no damage, though the port of La Guaira was badly hit. The U.N. Security Council will meet Monday to discuss the U.S. action.
4 January 2026
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Energy Transfer stock today: ET ends 2026’s first session higher as LNG export record keeps gas flows in focus

Energy Transfer stock today: ET ends 2026’s first session higher as LNG export record keeps gas flows in focus

Energy Transfer LP units closed up 0.6% at $16.59 on Friday, trading about 15.3 million units. U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025, boosting demand for natural gas infrastructure. The Dow rose 0.66%, S&P 500 gained 0.19%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.03%. Investors now await the OPEC+ meeting on Sunday and U.S. jobs data due January 9.
4 January 2026
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  • SpaceX IPO Set to Make a Stellar Market Debut with Valuation Speculation
    May 3, 2026, 7:12 AM EDT. SpaceX's anticipated IPO, expected as soon as June, is stirring significant excitement. Valuation estimates range from $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, potentially making it one of the largest market debuts ever. The company's founder, Elon Musk, has disrupted the rocket industry, drastically cutting costs and enabling ventures like low-Earth orbit satellite internet and AI data centers in space. Despite bullish investor sentiment, experts urge caution over regulatory risks and lofty valuations compared to current earnings. The company's control over 70% of global satellites through its Starlink network adds to its allure but also raises monopoly concerns. The market eagerly awaits official announcements to gauge SpaceX's true investment potential.

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3 May 2026
Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

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3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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